Being an artist has never been synonymous with an easy life and Bang Yong-guk‘s story is one to admire. Born and raised in South Korea, Bang quickly caught attention with his rapping and songwriting skills. At the age of 18, he debuted in an underground hip-hop group Soul Connection, and in 2011, he released a…
In Conversation with Model Song Seol-hui
Song Seol-hui, a South Korean model represented by A.Conic, a fast-growing modelling agency from Seoul, is known for her down-to-earth style and personality. Song started modelling just three years ago, but her confidence in front of the camera and on the catwalk is indisputable. Her honesty in conveying her opinions on the Korean fashion industry…
In Conversation with Vromance, a South Korean Vocal Group
There really is nothing that can move listeners more than a beautiful singing voice; it is no wonder voice has always been perceived as an organ of the soul. Even though they seem to have been destined to come together and form almost dream–like harmonies, coming together to sing in a group wasn’t always the…
What Walaa Wants Review
‘Be careful what you wish for’ is the ominous phrase told to children all over the world when they are desperately grasping for something they don’t quite understand. In this case, young Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji wants nothing more than to gain a firm grasp of power in a world she has absolutely no authority…
In Conversation with DJ, Composer and Guitarist Damon Joe
Becoming a musician was an organic process for Damon Joe, a South Korean DJ, composer and guitarist. He played for Vanilla Unity, a rock group that won the third prize at the K-Rock Championship and was awarded with a special award for Best New Band in 2004. He also composed and played guitar for the…
Madison McFerrin’s Performance at London’s Jazz Cafe Shined With Style and Originality
Camden’s Jazz Cafe is a unique place where music history has been made for almost thirty years now. Home to such talents as Cassandra Wilson, a Grammy-award winning American jazz artist best known for her smoky contralto voice, Jimmy Smith, Amy Winehouse, Max Romeo and Brian McKnight – one of the most incredible R&B singers, the venue…
Netflix’s Kingdom Review
Where does the fascination with the undead come from? Is it the love of horror, the repellent zombies’ behaviour or the taste of adrenaline-filled adventure? Hard to say, as the zombie-loving audience varies as much as the character of zombies themselves. Zombies have been present in cinema for quite some time, but they only found…
In Conversation with Brooklyn Singer-Songwriter Madison McFerrin
Madison McFerrin is a Brooklyn based singer and songwriter; she is the daughter of jazz legend Bobby McFerrin and the granddaughter of Robert McFerrin, an operatic baritone and the first African-American man to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.Madison’s voice is strong yet delicate, and her delivery is as beautiful as Jill…
In Conversation with Model Heo Hyo-ryeong
In the perpetually changing fashion industry, male models have become as desirable as the female ones. A growing number of brands now offer a broader range of menswear which allows more male models to expand their horizons outside of the runway – and that’s what the 23-year-old Heo Hyo-ryeong, represented by A.Conic, has been doing. His…
69th Berlin Film Festival: Hellhole Review
Hellhole, Bas Devos’ second feature, is a draining and frank look at the trauma inflicted upon Brussels residents following the March 2016 bombings. It delivers an episodic and fragmented depiction of a hollow, sceptical and disconnected city – filled with individuals struggling in their own way with grief and isolation. Hellhole follows the story of…
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